ma·nia Listen to the pronunciation of mania
Pronunciation:
\ˈmā-nē-ə, -nyə\
Function:
noun
Etymology:
Middle English, from Late Latin, from Greek, from mainesthai to be mad; akin to Greek menos spirit — more at mind
Date:
14th century

1: excitement manifested by mental and physical hyperactivity, disorganization of behavior, and elevation of mood ; specifically : the manic phase of bipolar disorder2 a: excessive or unreasonable enthusiasm —often used in combination b: the object of such enthusiasm